Glacier FarmMedia – The Prairie Oat Growers Association has elected Ambrely Ralph and Greg Bott as co-presidents. This is the first time POGA has had co-presidents. Ralph is also the first president elected from Saskatchewan. “We have two very capable individuals representing different regions. As a national commission, we span diverse crop rotations, soil types […] Read more
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POGA elects Bott, Ralph as co-presidents
The Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) has elected Ambrely Ralph and Greg Bott as co-presidents, the organization announced today. This is the first time POGA has had co-presidents. Ralph is also the first president elected from Saskatchewan. “We have two very capable individuals representing different regions. As a national commission, we span diverse crop rotations, […] Read more
Oat producers call chlormequat report fear mongering
Environmental Working Group blames Canadian producers for residues of plant growth regulator found in oat products
WINNIPEG — The Prairie Oat Growers Association is pushing back against allegations that Canadian oats are contaminated with chemicals from a plant growth regulator. Brad Boettger, POGA chair and a farmer from east of Edmonton, said a recent study from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is fear mongering to raise doubts about the safety of […] Read more
New oat leader hopes to increase consumption
Prairie Oat Growers Association president would like to see domestic use boosted and value-added processing expanded
Canada has a reputation as a reliable supplier of high quality oats to buyers in Europe, Mexico and the United States. Market opportunities in China and Asia are also expanding rapidly and a promotional campaign aimed at increasing oat sales to Japan is generating positive results. But domestic consumption could be increased.
